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Newspaper
Albuquerque Evening Citizen
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
4
The San Francisco Chronicle argues that fines on employees do not deter crime. It contends only punishing offending agents personally will enforce the law, with imprisonment up to two years for officials and a penalty that does not exonerate the corporation.
The governor’s report to the Interior secretary, issued by the government printing office, notes New Mexico’s most prosperous year yet with broad activity across departments. Population pegged at 290,000 to 300,000, sheep and wool valued at 14 million dollars, and lumber production near 120 million feet. Agriculture thrives with diverse crops and 6,959 land entries totaling about 1.27 million acres. mining predates other states but faced prejudice hindering growth.
A critical editorial laments the New Mexican government's slow handling of official reports. It notes the 1905 United States Mineral Resources report due in 1907 and argues for a reliable, printed territorial map to reflect growth. It discusses Guadalupe, Torrance, and a projected Santa Fe line, urging legislative funding to buy a Rand McNally map for immigration, training, and public interest. It also touches on army desertions, race and class remarks, trade relations with El Paso, and freight-discrimination concerns.
The Daily Optic discusses whether California may control its own schools without federal intrusion. It argues for states’ rights to manage schooling, cites Canada as a model, and warns the federal government must respect provincial powers. The piece contends the issue tests popular will and party integrity.
Captain Hobson claims Japan aims to conquer the world, but the Philadelphia Press argues such a feat is impractical. It notes Japan lacks the wealth, population, and navy to overwhelm Britain, France, Germany, and the United States, and its cramped geography hinders sustained war effort despite recent victory over Russia.
Chicago pastor Rev. Melbourne P. Boynton argues Christmas is a delusion and a burden. He claims presents and holiday rush hurt workers and suggests abolishing Christmas to ease labor strain and restore true meaning, noting shifts in wages and generosity rhetoric.
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